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Update without wifi

I wanna update my iOS

with mobile data

I don’t have wifi access

iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 7, 2021 9:45 PM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2021 9:51 PM

You can update with Mobile data, IF:

  1. You have an iPhone 12 or an iPhone 13 with 5G Service AND
  2. You are running iOS 15


You have an iPhone XS Max and therefore will need to either update over a Wi-Fi Network Or ➔ Update by using a computer that is connected to the internet.


Axel F.

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Nov 7, 2021 9:56 PM in response to dessy241

dessy241 Said:

"Update without wifi: I wanna update my iOS with mobile data I don’t have wifi access"

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Have Ethernet?:


To Check for Updates:

Use a Computer and Ethernet:

Start with attempting an update through use of a computer. If you cannot use Wi-Fi, then use Ethernet.  Go Here: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. On the computer, you would connect it through Ethernet, going directly into your router. For a Mac (or PC) that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. If you get the same error, the model is likely just not compatible.

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